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From: Alternate email <br /> To: WPCtestimony <br /> Subject: Subject: Urgent Request for Amendments to Bill 121 for Community Benefit <br /> Date: Tuesday,April 2,2024 11:49:33 AM <br /> Chairman Dennis Lin <br /> Windward Planning Commission <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> 25 Aupuni St. <br /> Unit 1502 Hilo, <br /> HI 96720 <br /> Aloha Chairman Lin, <br /> I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the current form of Bill 121 and to <br /> request specific amendments that would better serve our community. Our community has <br /> come together to identify key areas where Bill 121 could be improved to ensure it aligns <br /> more closely with the needs and values of our residents. <br /> Firstly, we request the Planning Commission to recommend the removal of the affidavit <br /> requirement. This requirement places an undue burden on homeowners and does not <br /> directly contribute to the goals of the bill. It creates an unnecessary barrier for those <br /> wishing to offer short-term rentals, which are a vital part of our local economy and tourism <br /> industry. <br /> Secondly, we urge the Planning Commission to recommend that Hawaii County provide <br /> clarity for tiny homes, tents, trailers, and other alternative accommodations. The current <br /> lack of clear guidelines creates confusion and inconsistency, hindering the ability of <br /> property owners to utilize their land in a manner that respects both the environment and <br /> local regulations. <br /> Lastly, we ask the Planning Commission to recommend the removal of dangerous signage <br /> requirements and protect operators from the public disclosure of addresses and <br /> ownership. This not only protects the privacy and safety of property owners but also <br /> respects the character of our neighborhoods, preventing them from being transformed by <br /> overt commercialization. <br /> These amendments are crucial for ensuring that Bill 121 does not disproportionately impact <br /> our community members, especially those who rely on short-term rentals for their <br /> livelihoods. We believe that with these changes, Bill 121 can better balance the need for <br /> regulation with the rights and needs of property owners and the community at large. <br /> We appreciate your attention to these matters and look forward to your support in making <br /> Bill 121 a more equitable and effective piece of legislation. <br /> Mahalo nui loa, <br /> Vicky Wang <br /> Pamahoa Pl,Kailua-Kona, HI 96740,USA Vic4suWj2ort(cr�,deobluebuilders.com <br />